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Court backs FCCPC authority to investigate complaints, dismisses Air Peace case
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by Air Peace Limited challenging the powers of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate consumer complaints and issue summons. The judgment, delivered on Monday by Justice James Omotosho, affirmed the authority of the commission under the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018 to…
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UNIJOS law faculty backs Amupitan, rejects Dalung’s result manipulation claims
The Faculty of Law at the University of Jos (UNIJOS) has rejected allegations by former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, accusing INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, of result manipulation, insisting that “nothing of the sort ever happened.” Dalung had alleged in a Trust TV interview that Amupitan, while serving as Dean between 2008 and 2014, commercialised and…
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Wike urges PDP to reconcile with aggrieved members, promises fair treatment
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader, Nyesom Wike, has called on aggrieved members of the party to return, assuring them that their entitlements would be protected if they rejoin the fold. Speaking at the party’s 108th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held Monday at Wadata Plaza in Abuja, Wike said many members who…
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Tinubu reconstitutes Police Academy governing council, names Gaidam chairman
President Bola Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the 16-member governing council of the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State, appointing Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, as chairman. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The new council includes the Chairman of…
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Global distrust undermines fight against terrorism, Nigeria warns at Türkiye dialogue
Nigeria has warned that a lack of trust among nations is undermining global efforts to defeat terrorism, calling for urgent reforms in international intelligence-sharing and security cooperation. Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, gave the warning during a panel session on “Countering Terrorism: International Cooperation Reclaimed” at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026 in Türkiye. Representing Nigeria, Musa in a statement by…
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Nigeria, Türkiye seal defence pact on training, technology transfer
Nigeria and Türkiye have agreed to deepen defence cooperation with new plans covering military training, technology transfer, maritime security and border surveillance following bilateral talks at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026. Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, led a high-level delegation to the meeting with Turkish defence officials, alongside the Chief of the Air Staff, diplomats and senior ministry representatives.…
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Hayatudeen tasks Nigeria on trust, strong institutions
Former Group Managing Director of the New Nigeria Development Company (NNDC), Alhaji Mohammed Hayatudeen, has congratulated Independent Newspapers on its 25th anniversary, describing the milestone as a reflection of resilience and professionalism in Nigeria’s media industry. Speaking as Guest of Honour at the Silver Jubilee Awards Ceremony in Lagos on Saturday, Hayatudeen said the newspaper’s continued success over the past…
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El-Rufai rejects Dadiyata link, denies involvement in witness home invasion
Former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has denies any involvement in claims that gunmen invaded the residence of a prosecution witness in his ongoing trial, insisting that there is a deliberate attempt to link him to the incident and to the disappearance of Kaduna-based activist Abubakar Idris, popularly known as Dadiyata, which he described as false and malicious. The…
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FG denies claims of hidden spending, says World Bank report misrepresented
The ministry of finance has dismissed allegations that a significant portion of Nigeria’s federation revenue is being diverted or hidden, describing recent reports as a distortion of the World Bank’s latest Nigeria Development Update. The statement on Sunday by the Minister of State for Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, said claims suggesting FAAC deductions amount to “hidden spending” or missing funds were…
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Turkey to train 200 Nigerian special forces
Turkey has announced to train 200 Nigerian special forces personnel as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s defence system. Christopher Musa, Nigeria’s minister of defence, said the training is part of bilateral security agreements between both countries following discussions with Yaşar Güler, his Turkish counterpart. Musa spoke on the sidelines of the 5th Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF2026) in Turkey…
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